Black's Veterinary Dictionary (Reference S.)

by E.Boden (Editor)

• Used

  Hardcover
  2001

  $3.26

  This encyclopaedic dictionary offers practical help and reference material for veterinary purposes. Entries define and describe bacteria, viruses, carriers and diseases; they offer causes, diagnoses, signs and treatment, pointing out variations in the nature of a disease when it occurs in different animals, and taking account of international scientific research observations and findings. The dictionary has been extensively revised and many entries have been rewritten since the 18th edition to reflect the numerous changes in legislation and in veterinary practice, advances in medicine and treatment, and patterns in animal husbandry and pet ownership.

• Used

  Paperback
  1992

  $3.26

  This is an encyclopaedic dictionary which has been fully revised to take account of the latest changes and developments in the veterinary field. It includes case histories of diseases and the treatments available for them, the welfare, feeding, housing and breeding of farm livestock, together with their diseases and the preventative measures which can be taken. The dictionary will also be useful to owners of cats, dogs, hamsters, rabbits, reptiles and other pets. The many new entries range from accidental self-injection, Blue Ear disease of pigs, the European Community, identichip and ostrich farming. There are also revisions to existing entries such as the law and information on the health hazards facing veterinary surgeons, stockpersons and meat-handlers.

• Used

  Hardcover
  1998

  $3.26

  This encyclopaedic dictionary offers practical help and reference material for veterinary purposes. Entries define and describe bacteria, viruses, carriers and diseases; they offer causes, diagnoses, signs and treatment, pointing out variations in the nature of a disease when it occurs in different animals, and taking account of international scientific research observations and findings. The dictionary has been extensively revised and many entries have been rewritten since the 18th edition to reflect the numerous changes in legislation and in veterinary practice, advances in medicine and treatment, and patterns in animal husbandry and pet ownership.